Occupational Therapist – East Kootenay's

This is a part-time Independent Contractor opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in the East Kootenay region (Golden, Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood).

Hourly Rate: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour.

This valued Occupational Therapist will have an opportunity to practice within a large scope through collaboration and teamwork, responsible for evaluating and supporting clients in a holistic manner to achieve optimal quality of life. Day-to-day activities vary from serving clients in the community, in clinic, networking and collaborating within the larger health care community and with the funder, completing reports, and solving problems/overcoming barriers to achieving the Care Goals.

We are seeking a self-starter that is able and excited to work within urban and rural areas and has a proven ability to deliver excellence in outcomes and relationship building. This opportunity is well suited to candidates that can work independently at times, but also see the value in collaborating with many other professionals and teams to achieve the optimal outcome for the client.

Responsibilities:

• Work individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent client outcomes.
• Provide assessment and treatment to a wide variety of clients with varying needs, including those with complex needs.
• Provide impartial home, safety/attendant care assessments, ergonomic assessments, driving assessments, adaptive equipment assessments, client education, and clinic-based assessment/treatment.
• Coordinate care with the client, family, CBI Care Team, funder, and involved health care providers.
• Work closely with the team and other resources to develop new programs to meet identified client needs.
• Network with internal and external stakeholders to promote new and existing programs.
• Perform regular, timely charting, reporting, and communication.
• Record workload measurement data.
• Attend staff meetings and case conference meetings, as required.
• Provide professional services to other CBI facilities or departments, as required.

Qualifications:

• You are a graduate of a recognized School of Occupational Therapy.
• You are a registered member in good standing with College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• You are passionate about your profession and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with a willingness to travel to rural sites.
• New Graduates are welcome to apply.

What CBI Health can offer you:

• The opportunity to build your business as an Independent Contractor with referrals from our team.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent administrative support, so you can focus on your clients.
• Flexible hours, which allow work-life balance and focus on quality of life.

CBI Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.